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2008 Holiday Tree Festival - 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 22, Nov. 24-26 and Nov. 28; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 23 and 30; 2-6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Presented by The Volunteers of Akron Children's Hospital. An Evening of Enchantment, Nov. 21; the evening will give guests a first look at the array of holiday trees, decorations and items crafted for the festival. $125 per person. Breakfast With Santa at 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 22 and 29. $12; $8 for ages 4-12. Ribbon Cutting & Kids' Day, Nov. 22. Call 330-543-8424 for tickets for An Evening of Enchantment and Breakfast With Santa. Free admission to the festival.

Deck the Hall - Nov. 8-Dec. 28, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Traditional Christmas decorations fill the Manor House, along with a historical exhibit of the Seiberling family at Christmas in the Great Hall. Outside, the gardens and grounds and the Corbin Conservatory will be decorated in a winter wonderland of lights and in the courtyard, children may pet sheep and goats at Happy Trails Cuddle Barn. In the conservatory is a life-sized nativity by guest artist Sonja Richardson. In addition, choirs and musical ensembles from Akron and Cleveland perform on Tuesdays and Sundays. 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. $14, $8 for grounds-only tours. Youth ages 6-17 are $2. 330-315-3287

Firestone Park Citizens Council

We need your help to keep this great organization and these great events from vanishing. A lack of interest in the FPCC and a general scarcity of volunteers is seriously threatening this wonderful organization. We are currently looking for members and volunteers who will donate just a few hours of their time. So what can you do to help? We welcome everyone from one to one hundred to join our organization , Not only will you be able to help shape future events , you will also gain the personal satisfaction of enriching our community.

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Firestone Park Community Center
1480 Girard Street
Akron, Ohio 44301 330-375-2806

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Activities:
Bridge, Ceramics (Adult & Children Classes), Crafts (Adult & Children Classes), Euchre, Firestone Park Athletic Assoc., Firestone Park Seniors, Girl Scouts, Line Dancing, Moms & Tots, Movies, Prime Timers, Senior Exercise, Special Events, Tiny Tots, TOPS, Summer Concerts, Firestone Park Citizens Council, Firestone Park Garden Club, Tree Lighting Celebration, Harvest Festival, Kids Ballet, Ballroom Dancing II, Ohio Ballet, Firestone Park Independence Day Celebration, Serenity, Summer Camps, Board of Elections Voting Site, Block Watch, Ward 7 Meetings, Akron Racers, Clogging, Soccer, Square Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Garfield Alumni, T-Ball, Chinese Martial Arts, Info Action, Adult & Kids Tap, Muscle Toning, Firestone Athletic Assoc.

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